About a year ago, the Suwannee River Water Management District said it discovered an illegal road built across sensitive wetlands near Cedar Key.

The District sent a letter to the alleged offender, Scott McNulty. A month later, McNulty’s attorney sent a letter to the District claiming the road was exempt from any required permitting, claiming it to have been “grandfathered in” because of when it was built.

Tuesday morning, Cedar Key Police Chief Virgil Sandlin displayed the heavy bag of drugs that were surrendered May 25 as part of Hazardous Waste Day.

Residents were able to drop off un-needed or expired prescription and over-thecounter medications — no questions asked. The goal was to prevent improper disposal of drugs to prevent them from getting into the water supply.

Budget Travel magazine photographer, Stephanie Adams came to town Saturday to shoot images of Florida’s coolest town — Cedar Key.

The photos will be featured in the September issue highlighting small towns across the country that online voters thought to be the USA's coolest. Budget Travel defines these as towns with under 10,000 population that are drawing attention and residents because of quality of life and the amenities they offer.

Cedar Key doesn’t give up, no matter what the situation that faces the community. The lack of city funding for the July 4 fireworks show hasn’t stopped residents and business owners from trying to fill the gap.

When the ClamAmerica event was put on ice this year, the Cedar Key Chamber of Commerce stepped in to sponsor an event in the park on the Fourth. But, that day is not complete without fireworks.